Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has revealed that Mikel Arteta used last season's defeat at Newcastle to motivate the squad ahead of today's 2-0 win.
The Gunners visited St James' Park knowing anything but a victory would be damaging to their Premier League title hopes. Arteta's side fell four points behind Manchester City on Saturday after their 2-1 win over Leeds United.
Many had backed Newcastle to beat Arsenal after their superb season, with last season's heartbreak on Tyneside regularly mentioned in the build-up. Eddie Howe's men beat the Gunners 2-0 to more or less end their hopes of finishing in the top four, with Tottenham taking the place on the final day.